Does it hurt a pool or my mining if I stop my mining for any reason?

[ccualumni]

I am using Multiminer as it is easy to use and seems to give me all of the details I want.

My question is about stopping the mining process for whatever reason. I bought an antminer and had to stop my software so that I could put it in the computer and get it running.

I know that I am not mining when my computer is turned off or not actively mining, but do I lose out when my mining stops?

In other words, if I have Shares accepted and stop my miner for any reason, do I lose all of the shares I was working on?

Thanks

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[Sonny]

In other words, if I have Shares accepted and stop my miner for any reason, do I lose all of the shares I was working on?

No.

But, different pools may have a different reward systems.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=104664.msg1146110#msg1146110

Say, for PPS, when you submit your shares, the pool will credit you directly.
And for PPLNS, the pool will distribute the block rewards among the last N shares. So, even if you have submitted shares, you may not be paid for those shares or you could be paid double or triple or more.

[ccualumni]

Thanks Sonny. Just wanted to make sure I was not messing up any pools in case I decide to try something else.

[Sonny]

Your are welcome.